Unlike our other Pecorino's, this one is not aged. Pecorino Toscano is a young 100% sheep's milk cheese, only about 40 days old when it arrives on our shores. Because it is a young cheese, it is somewhat discreet; almost shy. As the cheese first hits your tongue, you detect a hint of Tuscan herbs, grass and wildflowers. The aftertaste it leaves on your palate is a wonderfully complex flavor that is hard to describe, but easy to enjoy. Authentic Pecorino Toscano is name-controlled by the Italian Government, meaning that in order for a cheese to bear the name, it must be made to exact specifications and only in defined locales. This one is truly a special item.

This cheese reminds me of the kind we bring home when visiting Pienza. It's soft & creamy with an incredibly delicious, gently lingering aftertaste. Igourmet also sells a creamier Pecorino Fresca cheese from Pienza but that one is much more creamy & smooth (a bit boring - flavor more consistent thruout the tasting, or at least for me). This one has a more complicated, sort of creamy then delightfully tanginess...hard to explain but it's wonderful & irresistible so will be the one I keep in stock.

By Mother Sunshinefrom Hilo, Hawaiion Dec 11, 2017

Good but not as fresh as we hoped

Everywhere in Tuscany we were served fresh pecorino. It was so delicious that I wished I had ordered some and had it shipped home. I'm so glad I found it here at igourmet, but it isn't as fresh as what I was looking for. This has a slightly moldy and stronger taste to it. I would love for igourmet to offer the freshest youngest form of pecorino available, especially since it ages more in transit. Until then, this will do.

By Teresafrom Denver, CO on Jun 26, 2017

Pecorino Yumminess

I'm very happy with my purchase of the Pecorino Cheese. We were just in Italia and we couldn't believe there was so much Fresh cheese that we thought only come in hard chunks in the US. I'm ordering again soon.

By lori mafrom hubbardston maon Jun 19, 2017

So glad to find this cheese!

This cheese was exactly what we were looking fo! It is wonderful! We will buy again.

By janeshalomfrom welcome, mdon Apr 04, 2017

not authentic at all

This was very disappointing. It has a reasonably pleasant flavor, but is not at all like the pecorino one gets in Tuscany. Real pecorino is dryer yet still soft with a bit more tang, not this melted plastic texture.

By BILL C SELFfrom UTAHon Jan 01, 2017

PECORINO TOSCANO POUND CUT

An excellent pecorino! We frequently buy this cheese in Pienza .... but when not there, we count on Igourmet to supply equally pleasing cuts. Fresh by excellent delivery. Highly recommended! Thank you igourmet!

By Galinafrom Miamion May 20, 2016

Excellent! Same as I tried in Italy

I am so happy to find this cheese in the US, thanks igourmet.com. First tried it in Florence, Italy, this is exactly the same cheese. Love the taste and aftertaste.

By PMJfrom Roseville ,CA.on Sep 27, 2015

Real good!

Delivered on time. Great taste !

By Ronfrom NCon Jun 21, 2015

excellent

My wifes favorite as she likes milder cheeses

By Robinfrom VAon Jan 09, 2015

excellent service

Better than excellent service getting the cheese and it was fresh and very tasty. We have really enjoyed it!